Cyprus ranks second in the European Union for mammography unit availability

According to 2024 data released by Eurostat, Cyprus holds the second-highest availability of mammography units in the European Union, with 6.9 units per 100,000 inhabitants. Greece leads the list with 7.6 units, while Italy ranks third with 3.7. Countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and Romania reported the lowest density at 1.1 units per 100,000 inhabitants.

The data reveals a significant expansion of medical infrastructure in Cyprus. Compared to 2019, the country recorded the largest increase in mammography availability among EU member states, rising by 1.3 units per 100,000 residents. In contrast, several other nations experienced a decline or stagnation during the same period. While the availability of equipment is high, reports indicate that approximately 29.2% of the eligible female population in Cyprus has utilized these screening services recently.

This trend underscores a broader effort within the EU to improve early detection of breast cancer through preventive healthcare initiatives. The statistics highlight a clear disparity across the continent, where some nations are actively scaling up diagnostic resources while others see a reduction in facility capacity.